If it gets to that, it probably means that the season has gone off the rails.What is the expectation he might become a starter contribute major minutes or might see the floor
If it gets to that, it probably means that the season has gone off the rails.What is the expectation he might become a starter contribute major minutes or might see the floor
If lots of other teams aren't trying to poach your coach then you don't have a very good coach.
Any recruiting news anyone?
As one who is as skeptical as anyone pertaining to frosh contributions, I am pulling for DGL to make all those who count him out to have to eat their words. Nothing like having hundreds of Illini fans...who are supporters of a team to which DGL has pledged his collegiate years...discount his talents and count him as a non-contributor...especially for a team the dearly needs someone who can distribute the ball with skill, hit shots dependably, and stay in front of other B1G guards.Lots of really positive DGL buzz right now from the first few days of practice
If it gets to that, it probably means that the season has gone off the rails.What is the expectation he might become a starter contribute major minutes or might see the floor
Wait a minute, is Shaq on our team?Just thought I would share that. He has looked really impressive from once I heard and dunked on our best player
Touché but I think a program with 8 national championships can have higher expectations than one with 0.Let me introduce you to a man named John Calipari … Rick Barnes was pretty dang good … Fired …
Regular season is not what we play for … Sure getting that Big Ten championship is nice but if that’s the bar for “winning” then that’s a pretty low bar for how much talent we’ve had …
Tournament success … All that matters …
Excellent write up IMO.I pulled out an interesting part of the article
In addition the idea of Coleman Hawkins as a versatile swiss army knife has always been greater in thought than practice. Over his three year career he has proven to be a below average 3PT shooter (28.1%) despite his desire to prove otherwise (four 3FGA per game last year at 28%), is as likely to turn it over as make a good pass (1.8 APG to 1.5 TOV career, 3 APG to 2.5 TOV in 2022-23), has poor shot selection in crucial moments, and doesn’t offer a true low post scoring presence despite his 6’11’ stature. He’s an above average defender with switch-ability, but in essence should be a solid role player offensively (3rd/4th option), instead of a primary offensive focus. If Illinois is going to be good next year, a lot rests on Hawkins becoming a more mature and focused player, which at this point in his career he simply hasn’t proven yet.
The roster in short just feels a touch incomplete. If they could somehow add a primary play maker like Rutgers Paul Mulcahy, who just recently entered the portal, it would spring the rotation up several spots for me, but after personally being much too high on Illinois last season, this feels like prove it to me spot for the Fighting Illini in 2023-24.
I heard DGL was watching video of Rennis dunking on Shaq, walked on the floor at Ubben and said, "Hold My Beer"Just thought I would share that. He has looked really impressive from once I heard and dunked on our best player
We have our PG?Lots of really positive DGL buzz right now from the first few days of practice
Not too focused on his explosive leaping ability (though it’s certainly nice).I'm a fan...he has high level explosion, leaping ability and one of the highest ceilings on the team.
I think it’s understood they are going to try to avoid playing a Freshman at PG. But I hope he puts some pressure on them.
I’m sorry for being cynical but I have Alex Legion Disease.Lots of really positive DGL buzz right now from the first few days of practice
At 165 lbs, I question his ability to play defense, as a Freshman, in the Big Ten.Not too focused on his explosive leaping ability (though it’s certainly nice).
What he should concentrate on is running the offense the coaches want and playing defense. Unless we miraculously come up with a veteran PG, he’s got a heck of an opportunity in front of him.
Lots of really positive DGL buzz right now from the first few days of practice
Agree big time with all of thatSure, if he loses the major boosters all bets are off (and I won't pretend to act like I know what's up there, anyway). I made a comment a while back about being less confident that the AD will make good choices here because power seems to be migrating even more towards high-dollar donors in the NIL era, and those donors tend to be...well, they tend to be a bit less patient and more emotional than you'd prefer your CEO to be, I guess. And I've got no idea how much truth there is to some of the more recent rumors that have been floating around regarding Williams and some other stuff, but all of that is important in how hot his seat should be.
As for using his past tournament success or lack thereof to judge his ability to rack up some tournament wins in the future, though? I'm not sold.
By the time October rolls around he will probably be 175-180. Andrea Curbelo as a freshman was barely pushing 165 I image.At 165 lbs, I question his ability to play defense, as a Freshman, in the Big Ten.
Is his brother enrolled at MSU yet....? Noticed the tweet of teams that reached out didn't include MSUThey’re gonna push hard for him … It’ll be a battle …
I'm not sure what your weight has to do with it.At 165 lbs, I question his ability to play defense, as a Freshman, in the Big Ten.
I respect you Lville, but this seems a little like Skyy posting his practice highlights on twitter during his “leave of absence”.
If he’s dunking on Edey during a big time conference matchup, I’ll pay attention. But until then let’s leave the practice dunks in the ubben gym shall we?
I assume Whitman is good enough to know he has something better lined up before moving on from Underwood. As the past decade plus showed you can do a lot worse.Next year is make or break … When you’ve got guys like Sean Miller, Eric Musselman and others that would be interested … Boosters willing to support a move if it’s necessary …
It makes making a move a little easier …
Just as long as Josh isn’t pursuing the RayJ Dennis of coaching.I assume Whitman is good enough to know he has something better lined up before moving on from Underwood. As the past decade plus showed you can do a lot worse.
That’s wonderful news if true…. I think? A couple legitimate questions.Just thought I would share that. He has looked really impressive from once I heard and dunked on our best player